Tolkien and the Silmarillion Author:Clyde Kilby Clyde Kilby spent a summer working with tolkien on the manuscript of The Silmarillion. In this book he describes that time [building] a fascinating portrait of Professor tolkien, his work as a Christian writer, and his friendship with C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams and the rest of 'The Inklings'.
Published in 1977 in the UK. Noted Tolkien biographer and scholar, Clyde Kilby opens his heart in this book - giving the reader real insight into what it was like knowing Tolkien.